"nineties" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 九十年代
• 九十多岁

Definition

1990年至1999年这十年。也可以指年龄在90到99岁之间。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“nineties” 通常指1990-1999年。当说“in their nineties”时，是指年龄在90到99岁之间。不要混淆其他年代如“eighties”（八十年代）。常用于讨论当时的文化、时尚或科技。

Examples

I was born in the nineties.

我出生在**九十年代**。

My grandmother is in her nineties.

我奶奶已经**九十多岁**了。

Music from the nineties is very popular.

**九十年代**的音乐很受欢迎。

Back in the nineties, everyone had a pager.

**九十年代**的时候，人人都有传呼机。

She still listens to her favorite songs from the nineties.

她现在还常听**九十年代**最喜欢的歌。

It's rare to meet someone who's healthy in their nineties.

能在**九十多岁**还很健康的人很少见。